JAMAICA WINS,61‐47, GAINS P.S.A.L. FINAL

Jamaica gained the final round of the Public Schools Athletic League basketball championship yesterday by defeating Columbus, 61‐47, at New York Community College in Brooklyn.

Jamaica will oppose the winner of today's semifinal game between Clinton and Canarsie next Sunday at Columbia University. Clinton, the defending champion, and Canarsie meet today at Staten Island Community College at noon.

Jamaica, in gaining its first P.S.A.L. final since 1955, won its 20th game against 2 defeats. Columbus lost for the fourth time in 21 games.

Jamaica, which was led by Ricky Marsh and Keith Williams with 19 points each, got off to a poor start, shooting 1 for 17 in the first quarter and 7 for 34 for the first half and trailed, 22‐20.

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